UDYAMA

“ 2Q== UDYAMA” refers to continuing to ask “what’s next” despite the lack of success in addressing the root causes of poverty, hazards and vulnerability in rural, coastal and urban areas.

Founded in 1997 in Odisha, India, Udyama aims at strengthening and building capacities of local communities for rejuvenating ecological, economical and human capital by making optimum and sustainable use of local resources, working directly with the community and partner development organisations. Udyama’s role is focused on strengthening the local community through development communication, capability building exercises and participatory tools. One of UDYAMA’s thematic areas is citizen action and advocacy for climate justice & End Water Poverty Campaign and human right based approach.

UDYAMA has an extensiv network of cooperation with local communities and organisations, but also national and international organisations and institutions in a wide range of environmental activities, including water and sanitation projects for children and women. UDYAMA considers “Water as Connector”. It connects community to country. UDYAMA undertakes water as one of Next Development Challenges.